Book Description VINTAGE, United Kingdom, 2004. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 194 x 130 mm. Language: English Brand New Book. A book that tells the story of London since the thirties through the 28 streets, stations and utililties of the Monopoly board. In the wonderful world of Monopoly it still only cost -50 to buy a house in Islington, you can move around London with the shake of a dice and even park your car for free. In Do Not Pass Go Tim Moore, belying his reputation as a player who always paid that -10 fine rather than take a Chance, fearlessly tackles the real thing and along the way tells the story of a game and the city that frames it. Sampling the rags and the riches he stays in a hotel in Mayfair and one in the Old Kent Road, enjoys quality time with Dr Crippen in Pentonville Prison and even winds up at the wrong end of the Water Works pipe. And, solving all the mysteries you ll have pondered whilst languishing in jail and many other you certainly wouldn t, Tim Moore reveals how Pall Mall got its name, which three addresses you won t find in your A-Z and why the sorry cul-de-sac that is Vine Street has a special place in the heart of Britain s most successful Monopoly champion. The stirring travelogue of one man s erratic progress around those 28 streets, stations and utilities, Do Not Pass Go is also an epic and lovingly researched history of London s wayward progress in the 66 years since the launch of the world s most popular board game. Bookseller Inventory # AAZ9780099433866

Book Description VINTAGE, United Kingdom, 2004. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 194 x 130 mm. Language: English Brand New Book. A book that tells the story of London since the thirties through the 28 streets, stations and utililties of the Monopoly board. In the wonderful world of Monopoly it still only cost -50 to buy a house in Islington, you can move around London with the shake of a dice and even park your car for free. In Do Not Pass Go Tim Moore, belying his reputation as a player who always paid that -10 fine rather than take a Chance, fearlessly tackles the real thing and along the way tells the story of a game and the city that frames it. Sampling the rags and the riches he stays in a hotel in Mayfair and one in the Old Kent Road, enjoys quality time with Dr Crippen in Pentonville Prison and even winds up at the wrong end of the Water Works pipe. And, solving all the mysteries you ll have pondered whilst languishing in jail and many other you certainly wouldn t, Tim Moore reveals how Pall Mall got its name, which three addresses you won t find in your A-Z and why the sorry cul-de-sac that is Vine Street has a special place in the heart of Britain s most successful Monopoly champion. The stirring travelogue of one man s erratic progress around those 28 streets, stations and utilities, Do Not Pass Go is also an epic and lovingly researched history of London s wayward progress in the 66 years since the launch of the world s most popular board game. Bookseller Inventory # AAZ9780099433866

Book Description 2003. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 129mm x 198mm x 22mm. Paperback. A book that tells the story of London since the thirties through the 28 streets, stations and utilities of the Monopoly board. In the wonderful world of Monopoly it still only cost [pound].Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. 352 pages. 0.252. Bookseller Inventory # 9780099433866

Book Description Vintage, 2003. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Brand New Book. Shipping: Once your order has been confirmed and payment received, your order will then be processed. The book will be located by our staff, packaged and despatched to you as quickly as possible. From time to time, items get mislaid en route. If your item fails to arrive, please contact us first. We will endeavour to trace the item for you and where necessary, replace or refund the item. Please do not leave negative feedback without contacting us first. All orders will be dispatched within two working days. If you have any quesions please contact us. Bookseller Inventory # V9780099433866